Squirrel

I wonder what the fan said. There is a line between heckling and hate speech, but I don’t know what was said. https://wgntv.com/sports/white-sox/fan-ejected-from-rate-field-after-heckling-diamondbacks-2nd-baseman-ketel-marte-about-his-late-mother/?fbclid=IwQ0xDSwLJifxleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHjDwfMPe9dEoS2qalagIlPKqgaSB2W_d7VVkEAUg149wcuchP7r6i8TarJFH_aem_kW6ptyQeU2L4pEZPPAXYtw

It will just get misused. This, however, is the perfect time for it

I need an ‘Oh ffs!’ reaction button.

For some reason I don’t want our pitchers going. But they are both deserving.

If I could thumbs down this more, I would. Quit being a troll. And it’s ‘paid’ not ‘payed’

Honestly, it makes more sense for Ishbia. Just laughing because the parcel of land Reinsdorf wanted the city and state to build a new stadium on is going to the Chicago Fire owner to build a completely privately funded soccer stadium

The point of the article was clear. It’s a huge tax bill that has major ramifications for many, including how this might affect MLB and the Twins and their potential sale. Just stick to that last part. That’s what this discussion is about and was made clear in the article. Should the author have mentioned the other things? They obviously felt it was necessary to illustrate how some points get buried in these all-encompassing bills and that we may not have noticed or realized; the editors obviously thought it was necessary, so there it is. Do I think it was? No, I think they could have still made their point without it but big deal. Focus on what is pertinent for this website and just ignore the rest. If you and others are so offended by it that you can’t understand the point of the article to stay on track, then just walk away. It’s that simple. It’s unfortunate that real discourse can’t happen, but that’s the way of it, so stick to baseball. As a moderator I sometimes cringe when I see articles like this, especially if I think points could have been made without it and wonder if there is an agenda. I don’t know, I don’t know Peter so I can’t say, and neither do any of you. You are making assumptions and then accusations based on assumptions. Every time I think maybe we can all be adult about this, for once, and every time I am disappointed. Stick to baseball despite what you may feel is an overstep by the author. I have let a lot of comments slide despite my earlier warning. Further conversation that isn’t specifically discussing the baseball points of this article will be removed.

I don’t disagree, but, this is a baseball website. After years of doing this it’s the only way we have been able to manage things without it becoming a free for all. In the beginning of this site it was one free for all after another. The owners wanted to close the forums. So, this is where we are. If people wouldn’t take or make things personal, we could actually have a discussion, but name calling comes out, dubious sourced arguments come out, and it resorts to nothing good. No one listens to ‘the other side’ as they are already deemed radical. Everyone insists that they are the only right opinion. There ends up being a lack of nuance and real critical thought. So … it gets shut down as it lacks anything substantive and lacks respect, which is a founding principle.

If the comments are limited to this one portion of this bill, it’s relevant and discussion will continue. But if comments start getting off track, become personal, etc, comments will be removed and or shut off. Consider this a warning for all. Stick to the topic.

There is, I believe, to some extent. But I don’t think it’s so managerial as to limit what the writers want to write about. And this kind of is the ‘biggest story’ with the Twins right now. I guess.

I know. Just ridiculous

Probably because some read the headline and not the OP and commented … He’ll get to Seattle this weekend but he missed the flight and they put him on the train instead

I picture him renting an RV for the summer

It’s already three years ago, but here’s the link to the Day One of his adventures. Not sure where all his write ups went on his east coast trip several years prior to that … they may have been game thread intros.

Have you read Brian’s adventures in stadium hopping? He posted them in the Sports Bar. Even if they don’t give you ideas, it’s an entertaining read.

Although, some of Brian’s food choices, while interesting and hilarious in his write ups, had me popping the Prilosec just reading it.

Yes, it would be. Buxton’s had concussions before, so, I’m not thinking he will be back this weekend.

I think Wallner will be activated before Buxton. But likely the same result … McCusker optioned. Or maybe Kiersey will be. But then when Buxton is activated whoever isn’t sent down for Wallner will go down for Buxton.

Yes. It’s an obligatory response.

So YOU’RE the reason! 🙂

Yes

This website is not church and MLB is not God. Please refrain from conflating the two. We are talking about rules in MLB that were broken and the consequences of those actions. Rose knew the rules and broke them anyway as both a player and manager. His ‘apologies’ were insincere and self-serving. Good for you for thinking they were otherwise, but I don’t think he truly meant it. Not to mention other moments in his life that were reprehensible and far worse. Forgiveness doesn’t mean the rules no longer apply for someone you feel is contrite. Forgiveness is God’s to give, not MLB’s.

Your editor will know. She always knows. And if she sees it, she will correct you. 😂

Pretty much agree. I’m okay with Stu’s Friday articles, he’s legit funny and knows how to do it … but the others? Ugh. Too much.

Heh, I didn’t even notice that part